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1978 Mercedes Benz 300cd Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:161699 Color: is classic Mercedes at its best
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States
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1979 Mercedes Benz

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Texas Classic Cars of Dallas

1912 W. Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, Texas, 75235

Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317

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FEATURES INCLUDE 

3.0 L Diesel Engine 

80 hp 

Power windows

Dark brown interior/wood grained dash

Automatic transmission

2 door 

Real wheel drive

One Family Car

VIDEO PRESENTATION BELOW



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This beautiful Mercedes was the third year of the new “W123” platform/chassis. There were some differences that had not been seen in the past, but the company wanted to model its new cars based off their S-class styling. One of the key features about this Coupe is that in fact it is diesel powered. There was not a turbo introduced until 1981, but the power is more than enough to get you where you need to go.

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The exterior is classic Mercedes at its best. The new, larger front bumper corrals the headlights in one sleek style as you take in all the bodylines of the car. 

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One of the new exterior features is the chrome molding that completely wraps around the front and rear windows on each side as one solid piece.  More chrome trim runs along the entire side of the body as it swoops into the big rear bumper.  

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All the original “300CD” and “Diesel” emblems are still in tact letting other know you have something truly special.  The chrome hubcap wheels really catch your attention with the addition of a large Mercedes Benz logo in the middle.

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The interior is truly where Mercedes loves to flex its muscles. Other manufactures like Cadillac pride themselves as being the first name in luxury. Mercedes was never one to be out performed.    

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The style and beauty inside the cockpit of this 300 would have blow you away in 1979. Even in todays times, its really a sight to see how all the interior components are still in the luxurious condition they are in. 

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Leather bucket seats with a bench in the rear could easily hold 4-5 people at one time. Fully integrated gauges located in the dash are very easy to read and still in perfect working condition.


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 Wood grain trim covers the dashboard and its components to add to the stylish beauty you knew you would get from a Mercedes.
 The factory 3-speed automatic transmission made driving this 300CD a walk in the park.

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Most of the features are powered, including the windows and locks. 

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Diesel engines were not as popular back then as they are today. Now they are seen as superior in fuel efficiency once you put “hybrids” aside. The 300CD was a small step up from the base 230 models, but all those differences is what really attracted the buyers. 

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This car is believed to be completely original and has never been modified in any way besides performing routine maintenance. The iconic power plant behind this engineering marvel is a 3.0l inline-5 cylinder diesel engine, which produced around 80HP. 

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That might seem low, but that is not what diesels are known for. The torque is the catcher, at 115ft. lbs., this diesel like all other diesel engines has the torque higher than the horsepower.  
This will allow for easily moving from a dead stop and keeps just enough power to maintain speed.  

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The undercarriage appears solid. You will see more shots of it in the slide show.

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VIEW SLIDESHOW BELOW


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Texas Classic Cars is located at 1912 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas, 75235. We are open 6 days out of each week. Walk-in visitors and inspections by appointment are welcomed and encouraged. Please note our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. Again, you can reach Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions about this 1969 Camaro Pace Car. 
 

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DEPOSIT
 
The winning bidder must submit a 20% non refundable deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle.
 
PAYMENT METHODS
 
Our preferred method of payment is bank wire transfer, or 3rd party financing. We can work with you if that is a problem. All funds must be in US dollars only. Please be sure to have full payment or approved financing in place before making your final bid. Feel free to call us with any questions.
 
PAYMENT OF BALANCE DUE
 
The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 5 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before the vehicle leaves our dealership.
 
TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE
 
We are a licensed Texas dealership. It is required that we collect all tax, title and license fees from Texas residents at the time of the sale. We will do all of the title work. Non Texas residents are responsible for paying taxes in his/her state. Overseas customers will be charged a $30.00 fee for wire transfers. We must collect a vehicle inventory tax of .002276% and a small documentary fee of $75.00 on ALL sales.
 
SHIPPING
 
The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. We can refer you to a number of national and international shippers. Once the vehicle leaves our dealership, we will take no further responsibility for the vehicle.
 
ATTENTION BUYERS
 
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed, written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuine, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Although every effort is made on our part to accurately describe vehicle you, it is the buyers responsibility to see that his/her classic and collector car purchase meets their individual criteria. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller will make every effort to disclose any known defects associated with the vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any oral or written statements about the vehicle. A personal or 3rd party inspection prior to purchase is highly recommended. 


WE ALSO WANT TO MENTION THAT AS A LICENSED DEALERSHIP, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AN EBAY AUCTION AT ANY TIME IF THE CAR SELLS FROM THE SHOWROOM

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